I incorporated smart home technology, such as automated lighting, heating, and security systems, which is highly desirable in today’s market.

The home is in a very desirable area. 

Trying to balance proper due diligence against my desire to just acquire a bunch of mediocre units!  

There are so many great strategies to help you scale your portfolio, so I understand your desire to find the right plan and avoid mistakes.

He had already been working with another agent for some time, but he was willing to give me a shot.Over the next few months I earned the spot as his go-to agent, selling him one or two homes a month and helping him find tenants after the renovations were complete.

I have no desire to be part of any lawsuit or liquidation event.

In my take, I'd buy Pine (which is 5/2 2700sq ft) than Byrd (3/2 1832sq ft)- But the price differences may be due to desirability of neighbourhoods (someone takes about crime in Niagara NY)Also, 353 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls NY 14303 (5/4,5 3255sq ft) is selling as an AirBnB for $749,900 on Rabbu> Ann rev @ $63,755 and gross yield at 8.5%.

My recommendation is before chasing all these real estate deals is to go earn and save some money so when a good deal comes a long you can take action and move on it. 

Just looking at Zillow I’m having a hard time making the numbers work between prop taxes, insurance, management on 20% Down vs cash currently earning 5% (albeit that 5% going away soon with rate cuts)  To be completely honest, there's not much right now that will give you decent cashflow without getting into a full rehab.

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